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Old October 11th, 2011, 06:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Squier Make Over: Tele Bridge to fit over humbucker hole.

Hi! Got an Obey Squier that i would want to convert to a classic tele Setup.

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My Main problem is the cut for the humbucker on the bridge pickup may not be covered by your standard tele bridge.

Got any suggestions where to find a tele bridge that is more than or equal to 86mm wide so as to cover up the humbucker routs?

TIA!


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Old October 11th, 2011, 06:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I doubt it. A standard Tele bridge made for a single coil will never cover that gap. You could get a Tele bridge made for a humbucker and go for a humbucker-sized-P90 instead. Maybe try a pickup like that first using the existing pickup ring to see how it sounds?

Alternatively, you are into various options such as making a pickguard to cover the gaps. Usually you would fill the gaps with little wooden blocks and filler at the side of the bridge and re-finish the area but that won't be possible due to your guitar's complicated graphics.

FWIW I would leave it as it is and have fun saving for a second Tele with more traditional looks and pickups.
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